BRASILIA: According to media sources, at least 58 localities in the Brazilian states of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais have chosen to cancel Carnival 2022 events because to fears of Covid-19 breakouts. The iconic Brazilian event will be cancelled in 2021 due to the second wave of the Covid pandemic in the South American country, which presently has the world's second-highest death toll and third-largest caseload.
Four cities in Minas Gerais and 54 in Sao Paulo have opted to cancel the celebrations this year as well, including Franca, Sorocaba, Suzano, Botucatu, Poa, and Mogi das Cruzes.
"During Carnival, visitors will arrive from all across the country. After everything we've been through as a result of the pandemic, we can't afford to take any more chances "Alexandre Ferreira, the mayor of Franca, told reporters. In addition, numerous localities are experiencing financial difficulties, notably Poa and Sorocaba, which have cancelled their Carnival subsidies for 2022.
Sao Paulo will proceed with its official march at the Sambadrome and street festivities, for which 867 neighbourhood groups have registered. Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian city best known for its Carnival celebrations, has also announced that the festivities will go on as planned this year.
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